traffic circle

noun

Synonyms of traffic circlenext
: rotary entry 2 sense 2

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The traffic circle at Eagle and Amity roads in South Meridian was previously the county’s lone full dual-lane roundabout — meaning with two lanes going the full way around. — Rose Evans august 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 Aug. 2026 The traffic circle where the arch would sit is right between the two landmarks. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026 When the four friends reached a traffic circle, O'Brien rammed their car with his truck, forcing it to crash into a telephone pole, according to the affidavit. — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026 Trump wants to build the arch on a traffic circle on the Virginia side of the Memorial Bridge from the District of Columbia. — ABC News, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for traffic circle

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First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of traffic circle was in 1914

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“Traffic circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traffic%20circle. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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traffic circle

noun
: rotary entry 2 sense 2

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